Potatoes South Africa (PSA) Bursary
The Potatoes South Africa (PSA) Bursary, funded by the Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT), supports South African students pursuing agriculture-related studies relevant to the potato industry. It is open to both undergraduate students entering their second year or higher and postgraduate (Honours, Masters, PhD) students with a potato-related research focus. Recipients enter into a work-back commitment to serve a potato-industry-related organisation after graduating.
Eligible Fields of Study
Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) (administered by Potatoes South Africa) supports students in the following disciplines
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓ South African citizen
- ✓ Completed Matric
- ✓ Studying full-time toward an undergraduate or postgraduate agriculture qualification
- ✓ Entering 2nd year of study or higher in the funding year
- ✓ Enrolled at a recognised, accredited South African tertiary institution
- ✓ Strong academic record
- ✓ Demonstrate financial need (proof of household income required)
What's Included
- ✓ Funding for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate agricultural study relevant to the potato industry
- ✓ Open to both undergraduate (2nd year and higher) and postgraduate (Honours/Masters/PhD) students
- ✓ Access to a career pathway and placement within potato-industry-related organisations
Work Commitment
Subject to a post-graduation work-back commitment: graduates must work for a potato-industry-related organisation, company or institution for a period equal to the duration of their bursary award.
How to Apply
Steps to complete your Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) (administered by Potatoes South Africa) bursary application
- 1
Confirm that applications are open (typically around September each year)
- 2
Complete the online application form via Microsoft Forms at https://forms.office.com/r/HAu6WMi8Qw
- 3
Upload all required supporting documents to the PSA SharePoint link provided
- 4
Submit your application before the 31 October closing date for the following academic year
- 5
Wait for shortlisting - only shortlisted candidates are contacted
Required Documents
- 📄 Certified copy of your ID
- 📄 Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- 📄 Certified copies of qualification certificates
- 📄 Academic transcripts/reports on the institution's letterhead
- 📄 Admission/registration letter from your tertiary institution
- 📄 Proof of household income
- 📄 Postgraduate applicants: progress report and supervisor recommendation
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply for the Potatoes South Africa (PSA) Bursary?
- South African citizens who have completed Matric and are studying full-time toward an undergraduate or postgraduate agriculture qualification relevant to the potato industry. Undergraduates must be entering their second year of study or higher, while postgraduates (Honours, Masters, PhD) need a potato-related research topic.
- When is the application deadline?
- Applications close on 31 October for the following academic year - for example, 31 October 2025 for the 2026 intake. It is a recurring annual programme that typically opens around September and closes at the end of October each year.
- How do I apply?
- Apply online via the Microsoft Forms link (https://forms.office.com/r/HAu6WMi8Qw) and upload your supporting documents to the PSA SharePoint link provided. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
- Is there a work-back obligation?
- Yes. Graduates must work for a potato-industry-related organisation, company or institution for a period equal to the duration of their bursary award.
Ready to apply?
Applications close on 31 October 2025
Apply on Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) (administered by Potatoes South Africa)'s official siteNeed help? Contact Potato Industry Development Trust (PIDT) (administered by Potatoes South Africa):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 012 349 1906
Information verified 2026-06-22. Always confirm details on the funder's official website before applying.
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